Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy

Embark on a private day trip from Kandy to explore the iconic Sigiriya rock, the fascinating Dambulla caves, and the breathtaking Minneriya National Park. Enjoy a comfortable journey with a personal driver-guide and experience the wonders of Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural heritage.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sri Muthumariamman Temple - The Muthumariamman Temple, also known as Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil, is a Hindu temple located in Matale, Sri Lanka. The prefix “Muthu” translates to “pearl,” “Mari” means rain, and “Amman” signifies mother in Tamil. This temple is devoted to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility.
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What's Included
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle (Car/Van)
  • Fuel surcharge included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes and fees for the vehicle included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees “sigiriya rock “ 35$ ,Dambulla temple 2000 lkr, Hindu Temple 500 lkr ( Total 44$ )
Additional Information

This exclusive trip enhances your experience with a personal guide cum driver explaining the attractions and landscapes, complemented by the comfort of a private vehicle. Discover the art-filled grottoes of Dambulla. Examine the mountain-top ruins of Sigiriya, and embark on a 4x4 wildlife tour to spot the elephants of Minneriya or tour a local village….

Location
Sri Muthumariamman Temple
680 17 Kandy-Jaffna Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gilbert_que
Apr 24, 2025
Practical and Comfortable Way to Visit Sigiriya and Dambulla! - Pros: - Janaka was a superb chauffeur and guide. He was friendly, patient, and accommodating. - It was easy to coordinate with the travel agency and with Janaka himself. - He explained how things would go and provided options for food - Well paced tour - Semi-tailored to the preferences of the client (the places to go will still be based on what's provided in the list, but which comes first, which ones will be omitted can be negotiated) Cons: - For some people, it might come as a surprise that there is a possibility that not all the items in the itinerary will be covered, depending on the pacing and preference of the clients. In my case, I wasn't able to go to the elephant sanctuary because I prioritized taking my time in Sigiriya and Dambulla Caves, which required a lot of climbing (and in the very hot weather). But at least Janaka also explained this to me. True enough, I did not have enough time anyway to visit the elephant sanctuary. - This tour is really not for those afraid of heights, or have mobility problems as both Sigiriya and Dambulla Temple require a lot of climbing.
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Stefaniaventriglia
Apr 23, 2025
100% recommended! - It was a great day discovering magical places with my driver. He was super friendly and explained me a lot throughout our visits to Sigiriya and Dambulla ☺️
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Olynickoff
Apr 20, 2025
Highly recommend - We had an excellent experience with Janika. We felt safe in the car and he was happy to answer all our questions. When we got to Dambulla Cave he gave us really good and interesting explanations of the sight.
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Natk63
Apr 14, 2025
Great day out! - Great day with super guide, Janaka. Very knowledgeable, helpful and informative. Would definitely recommend this tour and driver.
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David_c
Apr 12, 2025
Brilliant day trip - We had a brilliant day out. The guide was really friendly and super knowledgeable. We experienced bad weather in parts and the itinerary was switched around to best suit the weather. The highlight of the day was the elephant safari we saw tons of elephants really close up what an experience. The guide also took lots of pictures of us throughout the day. Thank you so much for an unforgettable day.
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Koichi
Apr 6, 2025
From Kandy to Sigiriya - He drove from Kandy to Sigiriya at a very reasonable price. The car was also comfortable with a Prius.
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Momoko
Apr 1, 2025
Thank you Tharuka Bandara for the amazing trip! - I am writing this review to tell thank you to Tharuka Bandara. He welcomed me with a lovely Sri Lanka flower necklace! (He knows how to catch girls heart ya!) He brought me to all the famous places in Kandy through out this trip. He was always smiling, caring and even made a lot of jokes to make me smile whole day. And never forget about sharing me a lot of interesting knowledge about Sri Lanka! My trip in Sri Lanka became so special and memorable because of him. I guess I am the lucky girl to have him on my trip! Once again, thank you Bandara for making my trip so special and next time when I visit Sri Lanka, I will definitely want you as my driver. See you again soon in Sri Lanka Bandara!
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Littlemissha
Mar 28, 2025
Amazing day with Tharuka - We had a wonderful day seeing all the sights, visiting temples, hiking the Lion Rock and taking our first safari tour in Sri Lanka. Our driver/guide Tharuka was very friendly and helpful. He gave us many tips and also a better understanding of Sri Lanka history and culture. He even stopped at a durian shop on the way back to Kandy because we mentioned that we love durian in the morning! Highly recommend booking this tour with Tharuka :)
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Bnomadic
Mar 28, 2025
Excellent service from Bandara - Bandara was a perfect driver/tour guide. He arrived on time and was friendly, flexible and professional. He drove safely and at no point did he try to rush the tour. At Minneriya, he arranged a 3 hour private safari with an excellent guide at a fair price. The lunch spot he recommended was fantastic and a great value too. Overall, the day was fantastic.
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Christosc563
Mar 22, 2025
Dambulla Sigiriya and Elefant safari review - Amazing day trip. Specilal thanks for this unique experience go to Janaka. He was punctual, committed, accomodating and fun. Perfect for spending 12h together.
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From $82 (Per Vehicle)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).